Tender

Towns Funds Programme Consultancy

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender for the "Towns Funds Programme Consultancy" to secure a dedicated consultancy resource for their Towns Fund submission. This tender is categorised under project management consultancy services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a closing date for submissions set for Thursday, 16th January 2020, at 12:00 hours. The anticipated contract period is from 27th January 2020 to 30th June 2020, with a total value of £110,000 and a minimum value of £88,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing bids for one, two, or all three Town Deal areas: West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, and Smethwick.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialised in project management, financial consultancy, and business development services. With the potential to bid on separate lots based on expertise, businesses that can demonstrate experience in driving town regeneration and managing public funding submissions would be well-suited to compete. Bidders will benefit from participating in this initiative aimed at enhancing local economic growth and developmental strategies within the respective areas of Sandwell Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Towns Funds Programme Consultancy

Notice Description

Towns Funds Programme Consultancy Sandwell Council are seeking an experienced full- time consultancy resource to drive their Towns Fund submission. The requirements are split into 2 parts, further details of this can be found in the Requirements Section (Section 2) It is envisaged that Part 1 of the commission will be from January 2020 to June 2020 (6 months) with a potential 12 months extension to deliver Part 2. Sandwell Council has three 'Towns' eligible for a Town Deal. The Council are looking to appoint consultants to deliver the three bids/ lots. Although this does not need to be one consultancy. Bids can be made for one, two, or all three of the Town Deal areas. However, please submit separate bids for each Area. Lot 1: West Bromwich Lot 2: Rowley Regis Lot 3: Smethwick. Bids will be evaluated on a lot by lot basis. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Thursday 16 January 2020 at 12:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d169fbce-16b2-4952-afb0-bfca74e0a13b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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